Cost of Living Energy Prices 2023-06-20
2023-06-20
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Q1
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The question arises in the context of high inflation and rising energy costs affecting UK households.
What fiscal steps is he taking to support households with their energy bills?
The Government have taken significant action by providing a £94 billion support package, including extending the energy price guarantee and removing the premium paid by 4 million prepayment meter users. Overall, about half of a typical household bill has been covered since October 2022.
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Q2
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Residents in the highlands and islands of Scotland face higher electricity costs without access to natural gas, despite contributing significantly to UK's energy supply.
Many people in the highlands and islands have had their taxes used for gas grid construction they do not benefit from, yet pay a surcharge on electricity. When will these inequities be addressed?
Across the UK, extensive support has been provided to households, and I am happy to write to the hon. Member with specific details about his point.
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Providing specifics on addressing regional disparities
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Q3
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The question follows the introduction of an energy profits levy and a price floor mechanism in Aberdeen, focusing on future interactions with the oil and gas sector.
Will the Minister commit to regular fiscal forums with the oil and gas industry? Does he agree Labour's plans for new oil and gas bans are ideologically driven?
I am pleased to meet industry leaders in Aberdeen. The Government remain committed to engaging with the oil and gas sector, as we have been doing for a long time.
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Commitment to regular fiscal forums
Engaging With Industry
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